Murder of John Godfrey
December 05, 1976

Murder of Eloise Watson
June 23, 1976

On June 23, 1976, the body of Eloise Watson was discovered in an apartment on the 200 Block of E Commercial St.  Watson, an 84 year old white female, had last been seen alive approximately 4 days prior by tenants of the apartment building.  An autopsy confirmed Watson had been murdered. 

*Pictures courtesy of Victoria Advocate

Murder of Sam Towell
January 08, 1973

On January 8, 1973, at approximately 7:05 pm, an unknown assailant attempted to rob Sam Towell at his business on the 100 Block of E Water St.  Towell died later that evening at Detar Hospital, succumbing to injuries sustained during the robbery.  

*Pictures courtesy of the Victoria Advocate

Murder of Lynn Holeman Dean
October 21, 1970

On October 21, 1970, at approximately 1:00 pm, Lynn Holeman Dean was found dead at a liquor store on the 2300 Block of Port Lavaca Dr.  Officers with the Victoria Police Department discovered her body while investigating a robbery of the store.  Dean was a 24 year old white female who worked at the store.

*Pictures courtesy of the Victoria Advocate